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Narrative and Descriptive Essay 
Narrative and Descriptive Essay
Rubric Code: T2W3469
By sullivantlee
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Narrative and Descriptive writing
  Excellent A

4 pts

Good B

3 pts

Fair C

2 pts

Needs attention D

1 pts

Proof of Narration

KNOWLEDGE
Excellent A

A story line is evident and connected to the topic.
Good B

A partial story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic.
Fair C

An attempt of a story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic.
Needs attention D

A story line is not evident.
Support/Details

THINKING/INQUIRY
Excellent A

Topic is supported by many specific details. Word choice is precise and appeals to several senses.
Good B

Topic is supported by a few specific details. Word choice somewhat precise and appeals to at least one sense.
Fair C

Topic is supported by general statements. Word choice is limited.
Needs attention D

There is a slight attempt at support.
Structure, Title and Page set up

COMMUNICATION
FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
PAGE SET-UP
Excellent A

Essay has good events and are time ordered.

There is an good introduction. Body is interesting and informative and the concluding paragraph wraps up the essay effectively and relates back to the thesis statement.

Title chosen is well-suited for the essay and prepares the reader for the topic. Essay is setup according to teacher specification.
Good B

Essay is organized.

There is an introduction. Body is interesting and informative but a little lacking and the the concluding paragraph adequately closes/sums up the essay but just repeats the thesis statement.

Title chosen is appropriate for a essay but doesn't really prepare reader for the topic. Most elements of page setup are followed.
Fair C

Essay has some organization, events jump around; order is confusing.

There is a weak introduction. Body is appropriate but lacking information and details and the concluding paragraph is not clear.

Title somewhat relates to essay. some attempt at page setup.
Needs attention D

Essay has limited organization, events make little sense.

There is an no introduction. Body is weak scattered in thought and the there is no concluding paragraph at the end of the essay.

Title doesn't clearly relate to essay.
Page setup is not followed.
Mechanics & Sentence Structure

COMMUNICATION
Excellent A

Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. There is variety in sentence length and structure. Spelling not considered.
Good B

Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. There is some sentence variety. Spelling not considered.
Fair C

Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. There is little sentence structure. Spelling not considered.
Needs attention D

Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. Sentence structure is limited. Spelling not considered.
Creativity

COMMUNICATION
Excellent A

The story is original and shows elements of inspiration. It is creative and interesting to read. Essay is setup according to instructions.
Good B

The story is some what interesting and it is clear the writer is trying to be creative and they are motivated to make it work. Most of the instructions are followed.
Fair C

The story is not very interesting but there are attempts of creativity but it is lacking inspiration. The writer's attempt at creativity is forced, but they are trying to make it work. There is some attempt at following the instructions.
Needs attention D

There is little evidence of imagination or creativity. Writer seems indifferent to the subject; it is clear the writer is unmotivated.
Instructions are not followed.



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